Lakers (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
90
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 100 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 15 | 26 | 22 | 27 | 90 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Rockets downed the Cavaliers 100-90. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.